They say, in chess, you’ve got to kill the queen and then you’ve made it.
Oh, I
do you.
A fun ny thing, the king who gets him self as sas si nat ed.
Hey, now, (A)ev ’ry time I (G)lose
al ti tude.
You took a town by storm.
of The you made was nom i nat ed.
Oh, I
do you.
Now put a way your wel come, soon you’ll find you’ve o ver stayed it.
Hey, now, (A)ev ’ry time I (G)lose
al ti tude.
(A6)So di vine,
hell of an el e va tor.
(Bm)All the while, my (F#5)for tune (Bm)fad ed.
(A6)Nev er mind
the con se quenc es of the (Bm)crime.
This time, my for tune fad ed.
(B5)Come on, God, do I seem bul let proof?
(A6)So di vine,
hell of an el e va tor.
(Bm)All the while, my (F#5)for tune (Bm)fad ed.
(A6)Nev er mind
the con se quenc es of the (Bm)crime.
This time, my (F#5)for tune fad ed.
(A6)So di vine,
hell of an el e va tor.
(Bm)All the while, my (F#5)for tune (Bm)fad ed.
(A6)Nev er mind
the con se quenc es of the (Bm)crime.
This time, my (F#5)for tune fad ed.
(Bm)crime.
This time, my for tune fad ed.
Fortune Faded by Red Hot Chili Peppers
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Fortune Faded”
- What key is "Fortune Faded" in?
- "Fortune Faded" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in the key of B with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Fortune Faded" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Fortune Faded" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Fortune Faded"?
- This arrangement of "Fortune Faded" uses 11 chords: A, A6, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C, D, D6, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Fortune Faded" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
- Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.


